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Registered Dental Hygienist - Full-Time

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a reputed dental clinic in Indianapolis, IN to recruit a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide high-quality preventive dental care and patient education.

This opportunity offers clinical autonomy, professional development, mentorship, and a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and preventive treatments
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Take dental X-rays and conduct oral cancer and dental disease screenings
  • Maintain accurate patient records, clinical notes, and observations
  • Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe clinical environment
  • Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support excellent patient outcomes
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Education, Licensure, Certifications and Experience
  • Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Current, valid state dental hygiene license
  • Dental radiography certification, as required by the state
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and preventive dentistry

What You Can Expect

  • Competitive compensation and clinical autonomy
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts
  • Employee assistance program and commuter benefits
  • Mentorship, peer support, and leadership development opportunities
  • Specialty training and continuing education
  • Employee perks, discounts, and pet insurance
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in patients’ oral health while advancing your dental hygiene career. Apply today!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and possess a current, valid state dental hygiene license. A dental radiography certification is also required as per state regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral cancer screeningDental disease screeningClinical documentationCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $93k (middle half $83k–$113k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Indiana94 active5,805 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,805 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 27 employers
6
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
2
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$70-$75/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

$65-$75/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts
Employee assistance program
Commuter benefits
Mentorship and leadership development

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.